To mark Transgender Awareness Week, we wanted to share four amazing trans folks in Aotearoa with TikTok accounts you should add to your feed!

Lyrikz Rimene

Lyrikz is a trans Māori man who is sharing his transition and experience on his TikTok. You could spend a few hours scrolling down his page and learn a lot about his experience as a trans man in Aotearoa.

You can also support Lyrikz by donating to his Givealittle, which will help cover the costs of his surgeries.

Sammy Vanity 

Sammy uses a comedic lens to share her trans experience and story, she also provides stunning make-up & fashion looks.

TRANSparent Podcast

This TikTok account of the new podcast Let’s be TRANSparent from Radio New Zealand is worth a follow.

Joseph Stockhausen hosts the podcast about navigating the ups and downs of gender transition, with the help of experts, others with lived experience and his Mum.

Their TikTok account shows the behind-the-scenes of their podcast and some episode snippets.